508 South Front Street
508 South Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
$1,250,000
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,332 Sq. Ft.
$289 / Sq. Ft.
4,332
Sq. Ft.
$289
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Welcome to 508 S Front St, a beautifully restored historic home in downtown Wilmington, NC. Built in 1845, the Wessel-Harper House combines timeless architecture with modern updates, offering old-world charm and contemporary comfort. The main level features a spacious living area, family room, and kitchen with custom cabinetry and modern appliances. Upstairs, find the primary suite and two additional bedrooms. A second porch entrance leads to an extra bedroom, bathroom, and bonus room. Enjoy the...Welcome to 508 S Front St, a beautifully restored historic home in downtown Wilmington, NC. Built in 1845, the Wessel-Harper House combines timeless architecture with modern updates, offering old-world charm and contemporary comfort. The main level features a spacious living area, family room, and kitchen with custom cabinetry and modern appliances. Upstairs, find the primary suite and two additional bedrooms. A second porch entrance leads to an extra bedroom, bathroom, and bonus room. Enjoy the fenced yard with beautiful landscaping and off-street parking for four cars. Located in the reputable Historic District, close to boat ramp, restaurants, shops, and the Riverwalk. Schedule your showing today!
Property Details for 508 South Front Street
Architectural Style
Historic District, Historic Home
Parking FeaturesOff Street, On Site
Subdivision NameHistoric District
ZoningHD-R
Parking Total.00
WaterfrontNo
WaterfrontNo
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/23/2024 12:30 PM
Property Details for 508 South Front Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 100395042 |
| Days on Market | 296 |
| Taxes | $5,094 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1845 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 AC / 8,059 SF |
| County | New Hanover County |
Location
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Building Information for 508 South Front Street
Stories2Year Built1845Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,059 SF
Payment Calculator
$7,246 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$6,822
Property Taxes
$425
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 508 South Front Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- City: Wilmington
- State Or Province: NC
- Postal Code: 28401
- County Or Parish: New Hanover
- Directions: From Market St head south on Front St. Home on right.
- Latitude: 34.23
- Longitude: -77.95
- City Limits: Yes
- Secondary Subdivision: N/A
- Location Type: Mainland
- Where Located: shutter left of door
- Legal Taxes: Zoning: HD-R
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: none
- Association Fee: $.00
- Tax Legal Description: (0.18ACRES)TRACTADIVOFT R2 BLK86 WILMINGTON
- Tax Book Number: 49
- Tax Map Number: 142
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $599,300.00
- Parcel Number: R05312-002-005-000
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,094.05
- Legal Taxes: HOA: No
- Legal and Taxes: Deed Book: 5534
- Legal Taxes: Deed Page: 1130.0
- Legal Taxes: Legal: (0.18ACRES)TRACTADIVOFT R2 BLK86 WILMINGTON
- Legal Taxes: PID: R05312-002-005-000
- Legal Taxes: Plat Book: 49
- Legal Taxes: Plat Page: 142
- Legal and Taxes: Tax Identifier: R05312-002-005-000
- Legal Taxes: Tax Assessed Value: $599,300.00
- Legal Taxes: Total Real Estate Property Taxes: $5,094.05
- Legal Taxes: Tax Year: 2022
Parking
- Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
- Carport Spaces: .00
- Attached Garage: No
- Driveway Spaces: 4.00
- Attached Garage Spaces: .00
- Detached Garage Spaces: .00
- Total Carport Spaces: .00
- Parking Driveway: Off Street: Yes
- Parking Driveway: On Site: Yes
School Information
- Middle Or Junior School: Williston
- High School: New Hanover
- Elementary School: Snipes
- Legal Taxes: Elementary School: Snipes
- Legal Taxes: Middle School: Williston
- Legal Taxes: High School: New Hanover
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.18
- Lot Size Area: 0.18
- Living Area: 4332.0
- Lot Size Dimensions: 94x84x84x84 aprox
- Building Area Total: 4332.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 8059.0
- Lot Dimensions: 94x84x84x84 aprox
- Lot Acres: 0.18
- Lot Sq Ft: 8059.0
- Total Sq Ft - Heated (Primary Separate): 4332.0
Property and Assessments
- Structure Type: Wood Frame
- Documents Available: Plat, Lead Based Paint, Floor Plan, Residential Property Disclosure
- New Construction: No
- Year Built: 1845
- Construction Type: Stick Built
- Property Exterior Info: New Construction: No
- Cobra Zone: No
- Special Assessments: none
- Construction: Wood Frame: Yes
- Foundation: Crawl Space: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer
- Water Source: Municipal Water
- Service Providers: Sewer Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Service Providers: Water Provider: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
- Utilities: Municipal Sewer: Yes
- Utilities: Municipal Water: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Stories: 2
- Stories Levels: Two: Yes
- Association Amenities: Sidewalk
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Fencing: Metal/Ornamental, Full, Brick
- Accessibility Features: Exterior Wheelchair Lift
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
- Window Features: Blinds
- Style: Historic District: Yes
- Style: Historic Home: Yes
- Exterior Finish: Wood Siding: Yes
- Fencing: Brick: Yes
- Fencing: Full: Yes
- Fencing: Metal Ornamental: Yes
- Fuel Tank: None: Yes
- Porch Balcony Deck: Porch: Yes
- Roof: Metal: Yes
Interior Features
- Levels: Two
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: 9Ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Laundry Features: Inside
- Appliances: Stove/Oven - Gas, Stove/Oven - Electric
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
- Rooms Total: 12
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.10
- Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Master Bedroom Level: Non Primary Living Area
- # Rooms: 12.00
- # Baths - Full: 3.00
- # Baths - Half: 1.00
- Property Interior Info- # Baths - Total: 4.00
- Property Interior Info: Stories: 2.00
- Handicap Accessible: Exterior Wheelchair Lift: Yes
- Flooring: Wood: Yes
- Cooling System: Central: Yes
- Heating System: Electric: Yes
- Heating System: Natural Gas: Yes
- Appliances Equip: Stove Oven - Gas: Yes
- Interior Features: 9 Ft Ceilings: Yes
- Interior Features: Blinds Shades: Yes
Property History for 508 South Front Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 508 South Front Street
Taxable ValueLand$83,000Additions$516,300Total$599,300
Tax Record2023$5,064 ($422 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,294 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,294 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1846ZoningHD-RCountyNEW HANOVERAPNR05312-002-005-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 508 South Front Street
This home is within New Hanover County School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Annie H Snipes Elementary PublicK to 5 | ||
Williston Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
New Hanover High Public9 to 12 | ||
The International School at Gregory PublicK to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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